Senior Project Manager, Heavy Civil / VDOT — Relocation

Essenti Talent; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Family owned for 50+ years

Leadership development for PMs

Job summary

Essenti Talent is seeking a Project Manager for heavy civil / VDOT work in Virginia. You will lead roadway and utility projects from buyout to closeout, owning cost, schedule and profitability with direct interface to VDOT and owners.

The role requires 7+ years in heavy civil with PM or senior APM experience, DOT exposure, and a proven track record in change orders, forecasts, and coordination with field teams.

Qualifications

• 7+ years on heavy civil, highway or utility projects, with recent time as a PM or senior APM
• VDOT or other DOT project experience strongly preferred
• Proven cost, schedule and change order management
• BS in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent field experience
• HCSS HeavyJob, HeavyBid or P6 experience is a plus
• Valid driver’s license
• Based in Virginia or ready to relocate, relocation assistance available

Responsibilities

• Own project cost, schedule and profit from buyout through closeout
• Build and manage the project schedule with the field team
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers and purchase orders
• Run monthly pay applications, cost reports and forecasts
• Handle change orders and owner negotiations
• Be the main contact for VDOT and owner representatives
• Lead weekly project meetings and cost reviews
• Work hand in hand with the superintendent on production and safety
• Mentor APMs and project engineers on your team

Skills

Heavy civil project management

VDOT/DOT experience

Cost/schedule/change order management

Civil Engineering or Construction Mgmt

HCSS HeavyJob/HeavyBid/P6

Valid driver’s license

Relocation willingness

Education

BS in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

HCSS HeavyJob

HeavyBid

Primavera P6

Job description

Essenti Talent is seeking a Project Manager for heavy civil / VDOT work in Virginia. You will lead roadway and utility projects from buyout to closeout, owning cost, schedule and profitability with direct interface to VDOT and owners.

The role requires 7+ years in heavy civil with PM or senior APM experience, DOT exposure, and a proven track record in change orders, forecasts, and coordination with field teams.